[nabs-l] Running out of canes!

Mon Oct 18 21:58:26 UTC 2010

The Iowas are scary to me because if that dang screw come out, you can
really jack up your cane.

Ben

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Oh maybe I don't remember these canes. I'm thinking of one that split on me
during a piano class. No I was not using it to play the piano eather. lol!
On Oct 18, 2010, at 7:03 AM, Dezman Jackson wrote:

> The Iowa canes are quite durable.  I've had mine for a couple of years,
have taken it to hell and back and it's still in good shape.
> 
> Dezman
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>> Antonio, you are correct; the Iowa cane uses the same tips as the NFB
cane. I have put my Iowa cane through lots of bumps, collisions and near car
crushes. It has been in almost perfect condition since 2007. :)
>> 
>> Anjelina
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Oct 18, 2010, at 9:27 AM, Antonio Guimaraes <freethaught at gmail.com>
wrote:
>> 
>>> I couldn't accurately tel you how often I change a ip on the cane, but
you're right in saying the Iowa cane takes an NFB tip.
>>> 
>>> Actually if I am not mistaken, and memory serves me right, Iowa or their
suppliers provide what everyone calls the NFB tip.
>>> 
>>> Antoniko
>>> On Oct 18, 2010, at 1:14 AM, Robert Spangler wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hello Antonio,
>>>> 
>>>> That is amazing that you've had a cane last that long.  How often do
>>>> you replace the tip?  I believe that cane uses the same type of tip
>>>> that the NFB straight canes do.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Robby
>>>> 
>>>> On 10/17/10, Antonio Guimaraes <freethaught at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Hi Alex,
>>>>> 
>>>>> I use an Iowa Cane available from the Iowa Department for the Blind.
It is a
>>>>> little heavier than the NFB Canes, but also more durable. They come in
a
>>>>> straight cane only, so having something that folds might be useful if
you
>>>>> want to hide your blindness, I mean, if you want to be in a restaurant
>>>>> without tripping people with your cane on the ground, or some similar
thing.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I've had my Iowa cane since 2007, and it barely looks scratched or
warned
>>>>> due to how it is designed and made.
>>>>> 
>>>>> If you can get your hands on a Nebraska cane, they are essentially the
same
>>>>> product with a slight Nebraska modification to the wrist band.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I believe you can still call for the Iowa Canes at
>>>>> 
>>>>> (515) 281-1333
>>>>> 
>>>>> Antonio
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> On
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Oct 14, 2010, at 4:11 PM, Alexander Castillo wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi all, it seems that lately my canes have been going through some
>>>>>> rough times, such as being dropped into vents, being stepped on,
>>>>>> cracking, and as a result, I am slowly but surely running out of
them.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> While looking on the NFB independence  market, I noticed that those
>>>>>> $10 63 inch telescoping canes  are no longer in stock. This was my go
>>>>>> to source for quick replaceable canes. Are there other sites which
>>>>>> sell the following?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Metal tipped, NFB style, carbon fiber or fiberglass canes over 61
inches?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> If you have other cane suggestions, please feel free to share. For
>>>>>> example, I sometimes use a very light  61 inch long, metal tipped
>>>>>> identification  cane in the same way I would use an NFB long cane;
>>>>>> when I need something very light and slim which  is great for using
in
>>>>>> very crowded areas such as bars, clubs, or any place where a
>>>>>> telescoping or straight cane might not suit my purposes.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks for reading,
>>>>>> Alex
>>>>>> 
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